Jaguar Xj Series and Vauxhall Cavalier crash on the M53 - 21 Nov 1997

Accident reference 1997077M10669

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 21 November 1997 at 19:50 a slight collision occurred near M53, A56 involving 2 vehicles (jaguar xj series, vauxhall cavalier) and 3 casualties (3 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were wet or damp. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 70 mph
  • Road type: Unknown
  • Junction: Slip road
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1997077M10669
Police Reference 077M10669
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 3
Police Force Cheshire

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road M53
Second Road A56
Road Type Unknown
Speed Limit 70 mph
Trunk Road Yes
Local Authority District 120
Highway Authority E10000004

Junction Information

Junction Detail Slip road
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Wet or damp
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Vehicle Age 6 years
Engine Capacity 5343cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Changing lane to right

Driver Information

Age 26
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Vehicle Age 8 years
Engine Capacity 1796cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 53
Sex Male

Casualties (3)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 26
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 35
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On refuge, central island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Casualty 3

Basic Information

Class Pedestrian
Severity Slight
Type Pedestrian
Age 46
Sex Male
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Pedestrian Location On refuge, central island or central reservation
Pedestrian Movement Unknown or other

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.